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National Paralegal Day 2025 to spotlight top achievers

This year National Paralegal Day is scheduled to take place on 11 November 2025 for those across England and Wales. The event is hosted online by the professional paralegal body, the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP), and is sponsored by Mindful Education and BARBRI.

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The Law Society of England and Wales provided its updated guidance on social media use, outlining the risks of the rise of AI-generated content, and the ethical considerations for solicitors posting and interacting online.

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